{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "last_updated": "2026-07-02",
  "source": "https://pluginsolarhub.org/state-legality/",
  "disclaimer": "Informational, not legal advice. Plug-in solar law evolves fast; verify with your utility and state authority.",
  "license": {
    "name": "CC BY 4.0",
    "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "attribution": "PlugInSolarHub (pluginsolarhub.org)"
  },
  "state": "New Hampshire",
  "slug": "new-hampshire",
  "status": "Passed legislature — awaiting Governor",
  "status_badge_verbatim": "Passed legislature — awaiting Governor",
  "avg_rate_cents": 24,
  "main_utilities": [
    "Eversource",
    "Unitil"
  ],
  "page_url": "https://pluginsolarhub.org/state-legality/new-hampshire/",
  "last_reviewed": "2026-06-22",
  "legislation": {
    "bill": "SB 540",
    "status": "passed_awaiting_governor",
    "date": "2026-06-17",
    "effective": null,
    "max_watts": 1200,
    "cert_required": "Nationally recognized testing laboratory",
    "signed_by": null,
    "source_url": "https://legiscan.com/NH/bill/SB540/2026",
    "notes": "SB 540 enrolled June 17, 2026 and awaiting Gov. Kelly Ayotte's signature (LegiScan full docket) — not yet signed. Would allow one plug-in solar device up to 1,200W per customer, certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, with no utility approval or fees. Provisions would take effect about July 27, 2026 if signed."
  },
  "source_file": "/data/plug-in-solar-laws.json"
}